When Carlos Alcaraz plays the way he did today, there are few opponents who can stand up to him and challenge him for the win. Félix Auger-Aliassime is not one of those men. Moreover, the Canadian coming off a week where he exerted himself physically. He was, at times, a plaything in the hands of a Carlitos who nearly achieved perfection, making it clear to everyone that, at present, he is the best player in the world, even if the rankings say otherwise.
The lopsided score was not due to Félix playing poorly; on the contrary, the Canadian delivered a "good" performance in the first set but ended up frustrated facing a dominant Carlitos. Alcaraz seemed unbeatable today, excelling in a variety of aspects: serve, volley, drop shot, forehand, backhand, passing shot, lob. His match today was a complete lesson on controlling all tennis facets. It's even more astonishing considering he is only 21 years old.
The match against Paul in the quarterfinals seems to have been the turning point on the road to the final. Auger-Aliassime posed no problem for an Alcaraz who, when playing at this level, has very few who can challenge him and question his victory. Thinking objectively, only Djokovic and Sinner at a very high level could compete with him for victory, but perhaps not on clay, a surface where he is undoubtedly the strongest player in the world.
A Serene Second Set
While Félix had a good first set but ended up with a 1-6 disadvantage, in the second set, he completely gave up. Knowing it would be nearly impossible to surpass Carlos today, he grew frustrated and made errors, paving the way for the Spaniard, who breezed into the final of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games with a stroll (6-1, 6-1), conserving energy for what lies ahead and earning a day of rest since the final will be on Sunday.
On the other hand, Félix will have to return to the court this Saturday, where he will compete for the bronze against the loser of the semifinal between Djokovic and Musetti. Precisely, the winner of that match this afternoon knows what awaits them if they want the gold: a fearsome Carlos Alcaraz. Guaranteeing a medal for Spain, the Murcian can go to bed tonight knowing that on Sunday, he will fulfill a dream.
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